Kieran Davey

Kieran Davey is a freelance writer of film and music criticism, based in Vancouver.

Iran

Review: “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” Is an Urgent Drama of Violence, Paranoia and Female Empowerment

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India

Review: India’s First Cannes Grand Prix Winner “All We Imagine As Light” Is a Gentle Exploration of Womanhood

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Japan

Review: “The Boy and the Heron” Sees Hayao Miyazaki Returning to the World of Fantasy for a New Adventure and a Bittersweet Farewell

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Bhutan

Review: Bhutan’s “The Monk and the Gun” Is A Warm-Hearted Satire of Modernity and Western Culture

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Mexico

Review: Mexican Drama “Tótem” Is An Unforgettable Ode to Familial Chaos and Love

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Japan

Review: Eco-Fable “Evil Does Not Exist” Marks Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s Post-Oscar Return

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Portugal

Review: Documentary “Cesária Évora” Is A Loving Testament to the Legendary Cabo Verdean Singer

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Spain

Review: “The Beasts” Is A Gripping Galician Rural Thriller With Layers Beneath The Surface

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Spain

Review: Catalan Drama “Alcarràs” Is a Contemplative Ode to Family and Farming

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Japan

Why Yasujirō Ozu’s Films Are Still Relevant Today

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